Little River County DUI Records

Little River County DUI and DWI records are held by Sheriff Bobby Walraven, Circuit Clerk Lauren Abney, and the state court system in Ashdown, Arkansas. This page explains how to access those records, what the process looks like for DUI cases in this county, and where to go for more detail.

Little River County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Bobby Walraven heads the Little River County Sheriff's Office at 351 N. Second St., Ste. 2, Ashdown, AR 71822. Phone is (870) 898-5115. Fax is (870) 898-7260. Sheriff Walraven also serves as County Collector, a combined role common in smaller Arkansas counties. The collector phone is (870) 898-7217. The sheriff provides law enforcement for unincorporated areas and operates the county detention center.

DUI arrests made by Little River County deputies are processed and booked into the county detention facility. Booking records are public once an arrest occurs. To request a DUI arrest report, submit a written FOIA request to the sheriff at 351 N. Second St., Ste. 2, Ashdown, AR 71822. Identify the subject by name and approximate arrest date. The agency must respond within three business days under ACA § 25-19-101. Copy fees are at actual cost. No residency requirement applies.

Little River County borders Texas and Oklahoma as well as Howard, Sevier, and Miller Counties in Arkansas. The county includes parts of U.S. 71 and other routes where state troopers from the Arkansas State Police make DUI arrests. ASP records are separate from the county sheriff's. Ashdown Police handle DUI arrests inside city limits, with their records separate as well.

Little River County is a small county near the borders of three states, which makes it a transit corridor. The sheriff's office patrols a wide area with limited staff. DUI arrests in the county are real but less frequent than in larger counties. The circuit court in Ashdown processes all criminal cases including DWI.

The Arkansas Counties Association page for Little River County provides directory and contact information for county offices in Ashdown.

Little River County Circuit Court

Circuit Clerk Lauren Abney maintains the official court records for Little River County. The circuit clerk's office is at 351 N. Second St., Ste. 5, Ashdown, AR 71822. Phone is (870) 898-7212. Fax is (870) 898-5783. The clerk holds civil, criminal, and other case records. DWI and DUI criminal charges filed in Little River County become part of the permanent court record once the case is resolved.

You can search Little River County court cases for free online through the Arkansas CourtConnect portal. Search by name or case number under Little River County. DWI and DUI cases appear under criminal filings. Results include the charge, filing date, court dates, judge, and disposition. Cases from before 2009 may show limited detail under Administrative Order 19.

Physical copies of court documents can be obtained at the circuit clerk's office. Bring the case number if you have it. Copy fees apply. Certified copies cost more. The clerk can confirm what documents are on file but will not advise you legally. Online fine payments for Little River County DWI cases may be available through the Arkansas Court Payment portal.

The Little River County Courthouse is where both the circuit clerk and other county offices are located. The sheriff's office at 351 N. Second St. is in the same building complex. This makes it straightforward to deal with multiple records needs in a single visit. The clerk's office and sheriff's office share the same street address but are in different suites.

DWI Penalties Under Arkansas Law

Arkansas DWI law (ACA § 5-65-103) applies throughout Little River County. Adults over 21 face a DWI charge for a BAC of 0.08% or higher. First-offense DWI: up to one year jail, $150 to $1,000 fine, six-month suspension. No plea bargaining to a lesser charge under Arkansas law.

The 10-year lookback period applies statewide. Second DWI within 10 years: minimum 7 days jail, fines to $3,000, 24-month suspension. Third: 90 days to one year jail, fines to $5,000, 30-month suspension. Fourth or more within 10 years: felony, one to six years prison, four-year revocation. Ignition interlock device required for repeat offenders before reinstatement.

Underage DUI (ACA § 5-65-303) targets drivers under 21 with just a 0.02% BAC reading. First offense: $100 to $500 fine, 90-day suspension, community service, alcohol education. No plea deals. Second: $200 to $1,000 fine, one-year suspension. Third: $500 to $2,000 fine, revocation until age 21 or for three years. No probation or plea bargaining for underage DUI.

Implied consent law (ACA § 5-65-202) means all drivers in Arkansas consent to BAC testing. Refusing the test: 180-day suspension for first refusal. Second refusal within five years: two-year suspension. Third: three-year revocation. Fourth: lifetime revocation. Refusal is admissible in court. Officers must advise drivers of their right to an independent test at their own expense.

License Records and Additional Sources

After a DWI arrest in Little River County, the Arkansas DFA handles the administrative license suspension. Contact Driver Control at (501) 682-1631 or Drivercontrol@dfa.arkansas.gov. The DFA DUI/DWI page covers reinstatement steps, IID requirements, and what each stage of a DWI case means for a driver's license. Reinstatement typically requires an approved alcohol education program, fees, and sometimes an interlock device.

For ADC inmates convicted of felony DWI in Little River County, use the Arkansas Department of Correction inmate search. Free by name. For county jail inmates, contact the Little River County Sheriff at (870) 898-5115. Crash reports are at crashreports.ark.org for $10 per report.

Criminal background checks are available through the Arkansas State Police for $22 per name-based check with written consent. The Arkansas Crime Information Center at (501) 618-8000 manages statewide criminal history. MADD Arkansas at (501) 376-6100 offers victim services and DUI court monitoring.

The Arkansas CourtConnect portal provides free public access to Little River County court records including DWI and DUI criminal case filings from Ashdown.

Nearby Counties

Little River County is in the far southwest corner of Arkansas, near the Texas and Oklahoma borders.